December 31st, 2018 by admin
In his first Winston-Salem Journal article of the new year, Mike offers practical suggestions and helpful information about dealing with home building and/or home improvement contractors. Among his recommendations is confirmation of the contractors' Certificate...
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September 10th, 2018 by admin
It has been my privilege to write a monthly column on the law for the Winston-Salem Journal for 15 years. I am grateful for your kind comments about the helping hand we try to extend to you to make this powerful tool, knowledge of the law in a free society,...
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August 16th, 2018 by admin
In this Winston-Salem Journal column, Mike addresses the high costs--both financially and emotionally, of legal disputes, and offers some practical tips on how to resolve them. For the full article, click here....
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August 16th, 2018 by admin
The Winston-Salem Journals' "Sam" asks Mike about the challenges that variations in one's name can present, often the result of marriage and divorce, and advice for preventing or resolving them. For the full article, click here. ...
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August 16th, 2018 by admin
Finding and evaluating long-term care facilities is a daunting task, but Mike offers some invaluable insights and resources to help you find the right fit for yourself or a loved one. For the full article, click here....
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August 16th, 2018 by admin
In this second installment of a two-part series, Mike outlines the 2018 North Carolina Uniform Durable Power of Attorney Act, and offers practical advice for users. For the full article, click here....
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August 16th, 2018 by admin
In the first installment of a two-part series, Mike examines the sweeping 2018 federal tax law reforms, and how they might impact tax payers. For the full article, click here....
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May 31st, 2018 by admin
Two key questions to ask about most any insurance product are: 1) Are you insuring against a significant financial risk that would be hard for your assets to cover, or a financial discomfort? and 2) What would a thoughtful cost/benefit review tell you?In...
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May 6th, 2018 by admin
Most of us spend a fair number of dollars for various kinds of insurance. How do you get the most bang for your buck, particularly as you assess how effectively your insurance protects you from your legal risks?Here are some major areas of personal legal...
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March 19th, 2018 by admin
Michael Wells has dedicated his practice to serving the injured and disabled, who are often misunderstood, marginalized, and even despised. In his Legal Fact And Fiction podcast series, Michael shares intimate narratives and insights about these claims...
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January 20th, 2018 by admin
The NC Uniform Financial Power of Attorney Act went into effect on January 1, 2018. It is the first major overhaul of this law since the early 1980’s.A financial power of attorney (FPOA) may be the most important estate planning document an individual...
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